Shock: "Not a fall, but at the level of a human cannon" Jockey launched into the sky during horse racing, crashing onto the dirt with a thud... "Miraculous survival"

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A terrifying fall accident occurred in horse racing where a jockey was launched high into the air from his horse.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 26th (Korea time) that a horrific fall accident took place at a racetrack in New York, USA.

According to the U.S. horse racing record specialist 'Equibase', the accident occurred on the 24th at the 'Aqueduct Racetrack' in New York during the Gyeongju race for horses aged four and older over one mile. Jockey Edgardo Zayas (32), riding his horse 'Glint', made a strong start. He ran side-by-side with the competing horse 'Screaming Uncle', attempting to secure a favorable outer position.

However, chaos erupted when Glint, trying to move toward the inner rail, stumbled on the hind legs of the approaching Screaming Uncle.

At the moment Glint stumbled, Zayas's foot slipped out of the stirrup. As the horse reared up on its front legs, the recoil sent Zayas flipping over the horse's head and soaring into the air. The broadcast footage captured the chilling scene of him completely airborne before crashing headfirst onto the dirt ground.

Despite the horrific accident, both the jockey and the horse were unharmed. The guide jockey immediately secured the horse, and there were no signs of injury. Zayas's agent, Tito Fuentes, also confirmed that he was healthy, sustaining only minor cuts on his hands and face.

Zayas wrote on his social media (SNS) account, "I am grateful to everyone who sent prayers and positive messages," adding, "I was lucky enough to escape unharmed without any injuries."

Horse racing fans were left in disbelief. While it is common for jockeys to hold on to the reins when a horse stumbles, it is unprecedented to see a jockey soar so high into the air as in this incident.

Fans flooded social media with reactions such as, "I've never seen anyone thrown that high from a stumbling horse," "This wasn't just a fall; it was like being launched," "He did a pole vault," and "At this height, they should be awarded airline miles."

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